Senior Engineer, Occupational Safety

The Senior Engineer, Occupational Safety, working without supervision, is the site health and safety subject matter expert responsible for developing innovative solutions to occupational safety and security concerns such as hazard control and prevention, safety systems and equipment, compliance, risk, etc. with consistency in a timely manner. The role may work with other team members in the implementation of the Company’s Safety Operating System (SOS) and plant-wide safety processes such as emergency response planning, safety training, and with the application of technical standards, principles, theories, and concepts. The role would also take on project leadership to guide other team members to continuously improve occupational safety programs.

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety/Health Sciences, or any other related discipline.

Experience:

- Minimum 1 year of occupational safety work experience with a Master’s degree or 2 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Health and Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

- Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (Preferred)

Technical knowledge: Hazard identification and risk assessment; machine safety and guarding; ergonomics; LOTO/hazardous energy control; PPE; industrial hygiene; emergency preparedness; incident investigation; audits; and safety management systems.
- Tools: Approved incident/action reporting and tracking systems, audit and risk assessment tools, controlled documentation, and performance dashboards. Familiarity with site-specific systems is preferred.

Key Competencies

Effective communication; influence without authority; cross-functional collaboration; judgment and decision-making; problem-solving; organization and follow-through; adaptability; compliance and integrity; initiative, accountability, and results orientation; and the ability to train, coach, and build commitment to safety.